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Vectors and Scalars Flashcards

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1
Q

state what is meant by a vector

A

a quantity with size, unit and direction

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state what is meant by a scalar

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a quantity with size and unit only

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is acceleration a scalar or vector?

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vector

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is displacement a scalar or vector?

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vector

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is distance a scalar or vector?

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scalar

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is energy a scalar or vector?

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scalar

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is force a scalar or vector?

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vector

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is mass a scalar or vector?

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scalar

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is speed a scalar or vector?

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scalar

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is time a scalar or vector?

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scalar

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is velocity a scalar or vector?

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vector

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is weight a scalar or vector?

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vector

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is momentum a scalar or vector?

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vector

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14
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what is the symbol for displacement?

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s

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when finding the resultant vector, how must all of the constituent vectors be arranged?

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nose to tail

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when calculating a bearing, where should the North sign be placed from where the angle is measured from?

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beginning of the displacement vector

17
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to calculate velocity, should you use displacement and time or distance and time?

A

displacement and time

18
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to calculate speed, should you use displacement and time or distance and time?

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speed and time

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